'69 Gretsch White Falcon -g-

Model: 1969 Gretsch White Falcon 6137
Serial: 69xx
Parts missing: non original Pickguard
Finish: original Sunburst
Condition: vg
Price: 5950€
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $5700-$7000 (in exc) this one is maybe worth $3000

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I sell a wonderful and rare Gretsch White Falcon 6137, 1969! (Serial number 69xx), the guitar has been subject to the following from a known shop / luthier American:

Fret dress
Strings and set up
Repair binding at F-holes
Glue binding at fingerboard end
Repair mute
Repair jack area
Some check finish
Replica pickguard

Except for the pickguard guitar is totally original! The setup on the guitar that makes it very fun to play, the strings are very soft and the ebony fingerboard do the rest, the sound is a classic vintage Gretsch sound, but more "rock" compared to her sisters 6120 or 6122 for example; in every way, the 54 variations of sound achievable with this dream guitar make it one of the most versatile guitars ever built."

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'63 Fender Jaguar Sunburst -vg-

Model: 1963 Fender Jaguar
Serial: L03360
Parts missing: ???
Finish: original Sunburst
Condition: vg
Price: $2.999
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $2500-$3000




"In good condition for its age, this feisty guitar shows only moderate fret wear, and a nice straight and sturdy neck. It is ready to rock your socks off.

Cosmetic flaws include a few scratches, some huge missing chunks in the finish, and some pretty wicked lacquer wear on the headstock and back of the neck. The string damper is slightly deteriorated.

It comes with the original blonde tolex hardshell with orange velvet interior and trem arm. All parts are original."

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'63 Gibson SG Standart

Model: 1963 Gibson SG Standart
Serial: ???
Parts missing: Whammy Bar, restored Neck
Finish: original Cherry
Condition: vg
Price: $9000
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $7000-$8000





"1963 GIBSON SG STANDARD,ALL ORIGINAL WITH HARDSHELL CASE.NECK HAD CAME OFF AT 1 TIME AND WAS PROFFESIONALLY RESTORED WITH PROPER NECK ANGLE,ALL POTS WIRING AND PAT NUMBER PICKS ORIGINAL IN A NICE 8 CONDITION WITH FINISH CHECKING.WHAMMY ARM IS MISSING!BIGGER THICKER NECK!"

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Vintage Guitar Seller of the Week (#2)

Gary's Classic Guitars

This is propably the best guitar-seller-website i know. He has lots of great instruments of all major brands on a very nice looking website. There are about 105 Fender Electrics alone to adore. The prices are a little higher then they should be, but from time to time there is a good deal for sure. You should really check this one out.

'68 Fender Telecaster Blonde -near mind-

Model: 1968 Fender Telecaster
Serial: 226284
Parts missing: None, all original
Finish: original Blonde
Condition: near mint
Price: $6,995
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $7000-$8000










"Hi All, I have here for sale an amazing one owner Fender Telecaster in Blonde finish. This Tele is in near mint condition. There has never been any mods or changes, all wiring, pots, pickups, tuners, etc. are as they were when the left the Fender factory in 1968. Absolutely beautiful condition, plays and sounds amazing. Serial number is 226284. You won't find a nicer example. Way nicer than all these Bigsby added ones at higher prices currently here on ebay. Priced to sell!"

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'65 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst -near mint-

Model: 1965 Fender Stratocaster
Serial: L83XXX
Parts missing: None, all original
Finish: original 3-tone Sunburst
Condition: near mint
Price: 13900€ (=$18965)
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $10000-$14000
Located@: Germany

This is a really clean Strat, but for US located buyers probably to expensive.

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'65 Fender Jaguar Candy Apple Red -vg-

Model: 1965 Fender Jaguar
Serial: L8XXX
Parts missing: None, all original
Finish: original Candy Apple Red
Condition: vg
Price: Auction (right now at: € 30,50)
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $4500-$5300
Located@: Italy

A nice looking 65 Jag in pretty good condition for our guys from europe.

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'63 Gibson Les Paul Standart (SG-style Body) Cherry -vg-

Model: 1963 Gibson Les Paul Standart
Serial: 179280
Parts missing: new Neck (1964)
Finish: original Cherry
Condition: vg
Price: $13.400,00
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide):
$10000-$12000


"1963 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Went back to Gibson for a new neck in 1964 (that's actually a good thing)
Great Sounding and even better playing with the 64 neck "

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'64 Fender Jaguar Candy Apple Red -exc+-

Model: 1964 Fender Jaguar
Serial: L53939
Parts missing: None, all original
Finish: original Candy Apple Red
Condition: exc+
Price: Auction (right now at: $1.183,00)
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): $5000-$5800






This one is a really beautiful, all original, candy apply red Jaguar. I personally love those with the matching Headstock, especially with the C.A.R. finish. It really looks great and because its a auction it could be a great deal. For collectors and players.

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'66 Fender Stratocaster Lake Placid Blue -vg-

Model: 1966 Fender Stratocaster
Serial: 117066
Parts missing: ?none?
Finish: original Lake Placid Blue
Condition: vg
Price: 12000$
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): 12000$-15000$





This seems like a pretty good deal acually. If its true and its all original, its due to the custom color a good price, even though its a cbs guitar. If you like it, give it a try.

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Vintage Guitar Seller of the Week (#1)

Oldenburger Music Station

It's an german seller with some very nice vintage guitars, amps & effects. Most of the guitars are priced ok, too. I already bought one of their guitars and i am absolutly satisfied.
Although the website is a little ugly, it's always nice to look at their offers.

+lot's of guitars, amps, effects
+good prices
+nice contact

-"oldschool" website design

'63 Fender Jaguar Olympic White -refin-

Model: 1963 Fender Jaguar
Serial: ???
Parts missing: Bridge Cover
Finish: Olympic White (probably refinished)
Condition: vg
Price: 2395$ (Auction start)
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): 2500$





This is a very nice looking '63 Jag, even though the body is probably refinished. For someone, who looks for a nice Pre-CBS Player Jaguar this one could be interesting due to the prette low price. Again, if you look for some value that is going to increase, this is not what you want to buy, becaus of the refin.

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'56 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst -Refin-

Model: 1956

Serial: 09755
Parts missing/changed: nut, volume-poti, etc. (check the Link)

Finish: Sunburst (refinished twice)

Condition: refin

Price: Auction start @12000$

Value (approximately): 13000$


"This is an authentic 1956 Fender Stratocaster that plays and sounds fantastic."

Link

If the Auction stays at this low level, it could be a chance to get a cheap pre-60's Players strat. Collectors won't be interested due to the two refins and the changed parts.

'57 Fender Esquire Blonde -near mint-

Model: 1957 Fender Esquire
Serial: 21150
Parts missing: none
Finish: original Blonde
Condition: near mint
Price: 22500$
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): 18000$-22000$


"1957 Vintage Fender Esquire Telecaster in near mint all original condition. Exceptionally clean and well cared for, the guitar is in pristine condition, with original tweed case and hang tag with matching serial number. Although the guitar has light player wear, it is otherwise pristine. The lacquer features only light checking, and very little discoloration.

The tweed case is the finest one I have ever seen. There is NO staining, it's a beautiful light Amber color, and features just a few light scuffs. This Kroylon side pocket, red plush, original case features the label inside, and also the outside metal Fender logo, which is extremely rare as these always get knocked off early in the game."

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'57 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst -mint-

Model: 1957 Fender Stratocaster
Serial: 20843
Parts missing: -
Finish: Original 2-tone Sunburst
Condition: mint
Price: 75000$
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): 28000$-35000$



Really nice looking '57 Strat, but far to expensive. Still, on of the cleanest on ebay right now.

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'65 Fender Jaguar Lake Placid Blue -exc-

Model: 1965 Fender Jaguar
Serial: L78182
Parts missing/not original: Whammy Bar, Bridge Cover
Finish: Original Lake Placid Blue, matching Headstock
Condition: exc-
Price: 4500$
Value (according to VGM-Priceguide): 4500$-5500$



"It is all original and super cool. This one is finished in one of our favorite metallic finishes, Lake Placid Blue. It has faded to a great ocean turquoise like color. The neck is straight and in good condition. The frets show only a small amount of wear and won't need attention for a long time. The action is set nice and low with no fret-out either on the medium thin profiled neck"

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That's why you alway want to keep your guitars inside the case...

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This guy shows what happens to the finish of an old guitar if its not kept in a case.

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